Congress' Naseem Khan Criticizes Central Government Over Railway Station Stampede, Demands Minister's Resignation
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Synopsis
Congress leader Naseem Khan expressed deep sorrow over the loss of 18 lives in a recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, calling for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and holding the Central government responsible for the tragedy.
Key Takeaways
- Naseem Khan blames Central government for stampede.
- Calls for resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- Criticizes government’s public relations efforts.
- Accuses state government of crowd mismanagement.
- Comments on Mamata Banerjee’s solo election run.
Mumbai, Feb 16 (NationPress) Congress leader Naseem Khan expressed deep sorrow over the loss of 18 lives in the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, attributing the tragedy to the negligence of the Central government.
Khan spoke with IANS about various topics including stampedes, the love jihad law, and Mamata Banerjee's announcement regarding her independent run in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
He insisted that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw should resign, taking responsibility for the unfortunate event in New Delhi.
Khan criticized the government for engaging in propaganda instead of addressing the legitimate complaints of Maha Kumbh devotees regarding arrangements for the religious gathering.
This statement followed a tragic stampede that occurred late Saturday night at New Delhi Railway Station.
The chaos unfolded as a large crowd amassed to board trains bound for Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, with the delayed arrivals of the Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express inciting panic and leading to the stampede.
Regarding the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, Khan criticized the state government for its mismanagement of the crowd and inadequate arrangements.
When discussing the Maharashtra government's formation of a seven-member committee for the Love Jihad and Anti-conversion law, Khan stated that this was merely a tactic to obscure its failures.
"The government avoids discussing farmer issues and unemployment, choosing instead to create division among people to divert attention from their shortcomings," he remarked.
On West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee's decision to go solo in the elections, Khan acknowledged, "It is the party's choice. Congress will also pursue its own path."
He added, "AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal contested the Delhi Assembly polls and faced the results. While Congress sought an alliance, AAP was unyielding. If Mamata Banerjee wishes to proceed independently, she is free to do so."
